There’s no theme this month so I’m going through a few of the suggestions that people have sent in. We played When I’m Sixty-Four a couple of months ago, but I’ve cleaned it up a bit and thought it should become part of our “official” songbook.

OK, so on to Kendra’s big news. Ukulele master James Hill is going to be in Regina in October and has offered to put on a workshop at the store! James is an amazing teacher and headlines ukulele festivals all over the world. This is a fantastic opportunity that can’t be missed.

It’s Canada’s 150th anniversary! To celebrate, July’s circle will be as Canadian as maple syrup and pond hockey.

I’m still putting the finishing touches on the song list, but I’ve received suggestions for Neil Young, Barenaked Ladies, Anne Murray, Bryan Adams and more. I’ll send the music out later this week and post it to the website and Facebook.

It’s also going to be this year’s first circle away from the shop. Everyone is invited to my backyard (north of A.E. Wilson Park) so be sure to check the address above. Laura and Murray have kindly offered their deck for the circle in August.

Please bring a lawn chair and music stand if you have one. I’ll print out the music since it will be too bright for the projector.

If the weather turns, we have plenty of room in my basement.

Quick note: We do have a poodle who loves attention from strangers. I’ll keep her inside if there are people who aren’t comfortable around dogs.

This month’s theme is soundtracks, but before we get to the music, I’m still looking for people who can help out with a request.

At May’s circle, I asked if anyone was able to help a long-time Cathedral neighbourhood couple celebrate their wedding at the Cathedral Village Arts Festival on Saturday, May 27. We will gather at 11 AM and the wedding parade kicks off at 11:30. We’ll play a quick song for the couple and then march through the street fair, led by the Pile of Bones Brass Band. Please let me know if you can join us!

I’ll have more details (like the meeting location) after a pre-event meeting on Tuesday. I’ll send a followup to those who can join in.

OK, back to the movie soundtracks. It’s hard to imagine any of these movies without these iconic songs.